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relative

2 adjective
     
relative2 W2
1 having a particular quality when compared with something else:
The relative merits of both approaches have to be considered.
her opponent's relative lack of experience
You may think you're poor, but it's all relative (=you are not poor compared to some people).
2

relative to something

formal connected with a particular subject:
facts relative to this issue
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